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Property Details:Circa: 1750Style: Georgian ColonialType: Single Family ResidentialRooms: 12Bedrooms: 5Baths: 3 fullSq. Feet: 3,668Acreage: 6Est. Taxes: $5,996Heating:WAIRMLS#: 70673764Agent: Robert PaquetHardwick/Petersham Properties978-724-3427
hpproperties@verizon.netDescription:This wonderful country estate, a rare example of a classic New England 18th century colonial home is located high on 6 acres overlooking tranquil vistas of flowering borders, a seasonal pond, open pastures, stone walls, century-old maples and woodlands. The beautifully designed gardens have been nationally recognized and toured, and have been published in House Beautiful Magazine and House & Garden. They are unparalleled in the region. The lovingly preserved house, barn , stables and other buildings on the grounds are all in excellent condition. Additional land is available.
The twelve-room home features 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths, a large open plan living/dining space around the fireplace and beehive oven, a country kitchen, pantry and summer kitchen, sewing room , music room and more! The large sunroom with glass on three sides is one of the focal points of the home. Historic interior details include five fireplaces, Petersham tiles, twelve-over-twelve windows, wide plank flooring, hand-wrought hardware and raised wall paneling.

The property is conveniently situated in Brimfield, a picturesque rural town that hosts the renowned Brimfield Antique Shows three times each year. The property is located just minutes from beautiful country trails and lakes, horseback riding, berry picking, historic Old Sturbridge Village, and high-quality purveyors of food and wine; it is less than an hour from the cultural attractions of Boston and Northhampton/Amherst. Brimfield is perfectly situated for day-trips to the Berkshires, Tanglewood, Jacobs Pillow, Cape Cod, and the delightful sites of New England! And it is less than three hours from New York City.